Maternity Monday: Essential Blazer
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I go back and forth on whether a maternity blazer is actually necessary, since in my most recent pregnancy I wore my regular blazers just fine up until week 38 or so. (Admittedly, I only gained 20 lbs, and then had a 10 lb baby, so there is that.) But I definitely have gotten a lot of wear out of the two maternity blazers I bought for my first pregnancy, and sometimes knowing that everything fits the way it’s supposed to (and buttons can button, etc) is a priceless boost of confidence. This stretchy knit version from Tart looks great, and is available in five colors at Nordstrom — gray, ikat, black, navy, and denim blue. They’re all around $128. Tart Essential Blazer
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Building a maternity wardrobe for work? Check out our page with more suggestions along both classic and trendy/seasonal lines.
Sales of note for 1/16:
(See all of the latest workwear sales at Corporette!)
- Nordstrom – Cashmere on sale; AllSaints, Free People, Nike, Tory Burch, and Vince up to 60%; beauty deals up to 25% off
- AllSaints – now up to 60% off (some of the best leather jackets!)
- Ann Taylor – Up to 40% off your full-price purchase; extra 50% off sale
- Banana Republic Factory – 50% off everything + extra 20% off
- Boden – 15% off new styles with code — readers love this blazer, these dresses, and their double-layer line of tees
- DeMellier – Sale now on, free shipping and returns — includes select options like Montreal, Vancouver, and Venice
- Eloquii – $29 and up select styles; extra 50% off all clearance, plus ELOQUII X kate spade new york collab just dropped
- Everlane – Sale of the year, up to 70% off — reader favorites include their scoop tee, Dream Pant, ReNew Transit backpack, silk blouses and oversized blazers! New markdowns just added
- Hannah Andersson – Up to 30% off all pajamas;
- J.Crew – Up to 40% off select styles; up to 50% off cashmere
- J.Crew Factory – 40-70% off everything
- L.K. Bennett – Archive sale, almost everything 70% off
- M.M.LaFleur – Tag sale for a limited time — jardigans and dresses $200, pants $150, tops $95, T-shirts $50
- Spanx – Lots of workwear on sale, some up to 70% off
- Talbots – Semi-Annual Red Door Sale – 50% off + extra 20% off, sale on sale, plus free shipping on $150+
And — here are some of our latest threadjacks of interest – working mom questions asked by the commenters!
- The concept of “backup care” is so stupid…
- I need tips on managing employees in BigLaw who have to leave for daycare pickup…
- I’m thinking of leaning out to spend more time with my family – how can I find the perfect job for that?
- I’m now a SAHM and my husband needs to step up…
- How can I change my thinking to better recognize some of my husband’s contributions as important, like organizing the shed?
- What are your tips to having a good weekend with kids, especially with little kids? Do you have a set routine or plan?
Hi all – this is my first time posting on the Mom’s site. We’re TTC (just starting) and I’m trying to find reasonable blogs/websites to read and the best ovulation tracker. Any recs?
So I’ve been back to work for about a month post maternity leave. Someone has been keeping their lunch in the fridge in the pumping room at work (it is not locked/secured so it could be anyone). While that was weird I decided not to make a fuss about it as no one was walking in on me. Obviously this someone went grocery shopping over lunch because when I pumped this afternoon there was garlic bread, cheese and tomatoes in there right next to my breast milk. I actually laughed out loud but am kind of weirded out as well. As an aside, there are four full sized fridges in the break rooms less than 200 feet away.
Even if you like your job and want to be WOHM, do you ever go through periods where you really just miss your kid? I always thought it would be hardest when she was a tiny baby, but I’m finding that as she grows into a real little person and is more interactive, I’m missing her more. Any advice on how to deal?
Anyone have any recommendations for a swimsuit (2 piece or 1 piece for a long torso) for someone who is small on top (A cup) and a pear-shape? A suit with some kind of padding would be great. I am a mom, but don’t necessary want to wear a mom-suit if you know what I mean. Thanks.
Now that it’s fall, I’m starting think about how to cope with toddler energy this winter. We live in a condo; I can clear some space for active play but we don’t have a giant rec room or unfinished basement to use. Any tips on how to make a space for winter active play and/or equipment that can be used indoors?
I had this Tart maternity blazer in black and loved it – unbelievably soft with a really nice fit that didn’t scream maternity. I would love to find a non-maternity version…
Question about ASOS maternity clothes. I’ve never gotten anything from ASOS before. Would you say that their maternity stuff runs large, small, “true to size” – if the latter, what brand would you say is TTS because I always find that really varies.
Hi ladies, I posted last week re talking to the head of my group about going to a 70% schedule (background: I’m on maternity leave, due to return next month. I’m a mid level associate and I want to ask for 70% schedule. The head of my group is a friendly, family man in his early 40’s, and we have a good, but not close relationship). Well, I emailed the head of my group last week and asked if he had time to chat to discuss my transition back to the office. We scheduled a call. I called him at the scheduled time, and he didn’t answer (ugh), so I left a voicemail and said I’m around for the next half hour if you’re free to chat. He called me after the half hour and I didn’t answer (I truly wasn’t available – was driving with my daughter to a play date). So then I emailed him later that day and said, hey sorry we missed each other, etc., and I asked if he wanted to reschedule for Monday (today). I have yet to hear back from him. I don’t know why I’m so nervous and feeling weird about all of this, but do you think I should (a) wait for him to email me back, (b) send another email (and if so, what would I say?) or (c) call him sometime today when I’m free even though we don’t have a scheduled call.
Thanks in advance for any advice!
Going to a birthday for a 2 year old who’s into planes and Elmo. No idea what gift to get. Any ideas for that age group?